Morrison High School Athletic Director Gregg Dolan reported, “Due to weather conditions, tonight’s Softball game, Monday, March 13, 2009, against Stockton has been cancelled. At this time, we do not have a makeup date set,”
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, March 3, 2023. Arrests: On Sunday, March 5, at approximately 7:41 p.m., Morrison Police Department responded to an assault, at 630 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. As a result of the investigation, Morrison Police arrested and charged Avitar Torrez, age 35, […]
Roland “Rollie” James Ebbers, 87, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, March 10, 2023, at his home, surrounded by family. Rollie was born June 26, 1935, in Grand Rapids, MI, to Alva J. and Corra D. (DeYoung Nyhof) Ebbers. He was a 1953 graduate of Fulton High School in Fulton, IL. […]
Celebrate Girl Scout Sunday on Sunday, March 12, 2023, recognizing the anniversary of the origin of Girl Scouts of America, on March 12, 1912. Sunday, March 12, is Girl Scout Sunday. In honor of the annual National Girl Scout Week celebration, Girl Scout Troop 1504 will assist in the service, […]
The Editor attended a near-full house at Morrison Tech auditorium, 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison, IL, to witness the 7:00 p.m. Morrison Music Theater Association production of “Charlotte’s Web,” on Saturday, March 11, 2023. The cast of 17 ranged in ages from Grade School to Grandparents. Lovers of the charming, multi-award […]
A welcome sign of Spring’s approach is Daylight Saving Time, which begins Sunday, March 12, 2023. Reset all time pieces and appliances ahead one hour on Saturday evening, March 11, or on Sunday. Don’t forget vehicle clocks and watches not currently worn. Smartphones will adjust themselves while you sleep.
Team Leader Kaywyn Beswick wrote the press release and submitted the photograph. The American Red Cross Blood Drive is Thursday, March 16, 2023, from noon to 6:00 p.m. Only seven open appointments are available: three Double Red Cell/Power Red donors, and four Whole Blood donors. March is Red Cross Month. […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the feature and took the photo. As the weather eases and the clocks turn back an hour, the Morrison Fillies Softball team is preparing for a season under new, Head Coach Kim Snider. A graduate of Maroa-Forsyth High School and Eureka College, Eureka, IL, Coach […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the feature and took the photo. As the weather eases and the clocks turn back an hour, the Morrison Fillies Softball team is preparing for a season under new, Head Coach Kim Snider. A graduate of Maroa-Forsyth High School and Eureka College, Eureka, IL, Coach […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the press release and took the photograph. Morrison High School Senior Marissa Folkers signed a Letter of Intention, to attend the University of Wisconsin at Platteville, WI, and participate in their Softball program. The Wednesday, March 9, 2023, signing ceremony was held in the MHS […]
NAMI Sauk Area is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, dedicated to providing support, education, and advocacy for families and caregivers of individuals living with a mental illness. On Saturday, March 11, 2023, NAMI will host its third annual 5K run and family-friendly events. The “Run for Brain Health” fundraiser begins at […]
A rise in colorectal cancer cases among young people has led the National guidelines for getting screened for colon cancer to age 45, rather than 50. March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. During this important month, CGH Digestive Health Services encourages people to learn more about colorectal cancer symptoms, […]
For the month of February 2023, Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activities. Deputies patrolled 9010 miles. They handled 1050 calls for service.Traffic Citations issued- 127Written Warnings issued- 125Controlled Substance Arrest- 4Speeding Citations issued- 92DUI Arrests- 11Seatbelt Citations- 8Traffic crashes handled- 32.
Phyllis Van Kampen, 79, of Wheaton, IL, passed away on March 3, 2023. She was born December 11, 1943, in Oak Park, IL, to Nicholas and Edith (Wolthekker) Rispens. She married Henry Van Kampen on March 15, 1963, and they later moved to Morrison, IL, where they raised their family, […]
The Whiteside County Natural Area Guardians, a committee of the Whiteside County Soil and Water Conservation District, will offer a scholarship, to college students who are pursuing a degree in the area of Conservation and/or Environmental Science. Scholarships are available for the student’s Junior year and will be subject for […]